Wisconsin Notice to Vacate Rules
Wisconsin rules on notice to vacate for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: Landlord or tenant: written notice at least 28 days before the end of a rental period. If rent is paid less often than monthly, at least one rent period. Wis. Stat. § 704.19(3)
The rules in Wisconsin
| Ending a month-to-month lease | Landlord or tenant: written notice at least 28 days before the end of a rental period. If rent is paid less often than monthly, at least one rent period. Termination is effective only at the end of a rental period. Notice with an inaccurate date is effective on the first proper date afterward (§ 704.19(5)). Source: Wis. Stat. § 704.19(3) |
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Wisconsin vs. neighboring states
| State | Ending a month-to-month lease |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | Landlord or tenant: written notice at least 28 days before the end of a rental period. If rent is paid less often than monthly, at least one rent period. Wis. Stat. § 704.19(3) |
| Illinois | Landlord: 30 days' written notice for any tenancy under one year (other than week-to-week); 7 days for week-to-week; 60 days for year-to-year. Tenant: no statute specifies; the AG says a 30-day written notice is normally sufficient unless the lease requires more. 735 ILCS 5/9-207, 9-205 |
| Iowa | Either party: written notice at least 30 days before the periodic rental date specified in the notice. Week-to-week: at least 10 days. Terms longer than month-to-month: at least 30 days before the end of the term. Iowa Code § 562A.34 |
| Michigan | Either party: one month's notice, or if rent is payable at intervals shorter than 3 months, notice equal to the rent-payment interval (e.g., 1 week for week-to-week). Termination date need not coincide with a rent period. Year-to-year tenancy: notice ends tenancy 1 year after service. MCL 554.134(1),(3) |
| Minnesota | Either party may end a tenancy at will with written notice at least as long as the interval between rent payments, or three months, whichever is less. For a monthly tenancy, that means at least one full rental period. The AG handbook and Judicial Branch describe this as one full rental period plus one day (e.g., notice by May 31 to leave at the end of June). Minn. Stat. § 504B.135 |
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Wisconsin Notice to Vacate Rules FAQ
How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month lease in Wisconsin?
Landlord or tenant: written notice at least 28 days before the end of a rental period. If rent is paid less often than monthly, at least one rent period. (Wis. Stat. § 704.19(3))
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.